Antimicrobial Studies

Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oils in different populations of Coriandrum sativum L. (coriander) from Iran and Iraq.

Study compared coriander oils from Iranian and Iraqi populations, found linalool as major compound. Oils showed antibacterial activity against , more effective than antibiotics. Useful for selecting populations for antibacterial applications.

Talebi SM, Naser A and Ghorbanpour M (2024).
Food Sci Nutr.
PubMed:
38873442

Antifeedant, antifungal and nematicidal compounds from the endophyte Stemphylium solani isolated from wormwood.

Scientists studied a fungal endophyte from Artemisia absinthium for biopesticidal properties. Isolate Aa22 showed antifungal, insect antifeedant, and nematicidal activities. Three compounds were isolated, including a new one, with potential for biopesticide development.

Diaz CE et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
38867066

Chemical modification, structure elucidation and antifungal mechanism studies of a peptide extracted from garlic (Allium sativum L.).

Garlic antimicrobial peptide improved by chemical modification for better antifungal activity. Study explores structure-activity relationship and antifungal mechanism. Useful for developing new antifungal treatments.

Li S et al (2024).
J Sci Food Agric.
PubMed:
38855916

Unraveling the antifungal composition of bitter orange decoction against the melon pathogen Fusarium jinanense.

Researchers analyzed the antifungal properties of bitter orange peel decoction, identifying coumarins and flavones as key inhibitors of a melon phytopathogen. This study provides insights for utilizing unexplored food sources in drug development.

de Freitas MD et al (2024).
Food Chem.
PubMed:
38843716

Evaluation of antioxidant, antimicrobial, and bioactive properties and peptide sequence composition of Malatya apricot kernels.

Researchers analyzed apricot kernels from four varieties to determine physicochemical properties and bioactive content. Findings could lead to improved cultivation practices and facilitate the development of new nutraceutical products.

Aydın ÇM, Çelikbıçak Ö and Hayaloğlu AA (2024).
J Sci Food Agric.
PubMed:
38837418

Plant Flavonoids with Antimicrobial Activity against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Plant-derived flavonoids, especially flavones and isoflavones, show promise as novel antimicrobial agents against MRSA. They disrupt membrane structures, inhibit efflux pumps and β-lactamases, and bacterial virulence factors. This research could lead to new treatments for MRSA infections.

Xu S et al (2024).
ACS Infect Dis.
PubMed:
38833551

Optimisation of garlic mustard oil macerate with respect to its antifungal activity against Candida albicans MTCC 183 and in-silico molecular docking of the volatile compounds with N-myristoyltransferase.

Researchers optimized garlic mustard oil as an antifungal agent against fungal infections. GMM showed strong activity against fungi with potential for treating tropical infections. Benefits include effective inhibition of fungal growth and strong binding affinity to N-myristoyltransferase.

Singha J and Saikia JP (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
PubMed:
38829315